Competing against teams from 35 other states, the team from Anderson, Missouri placed second in the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Forestry Contest, held during the 71st National FFA Convention in Kansas City.
The National FFA Forestry Contest is a competitive activity which tests students' skills and knowledge of forest management. Events include a general forestry knowledge exam, tree and equipment identification, timber stand improvement, tree disorders and forest inventory. Each team in the event had competed with other chapters in their state for the privilege of participating in the national event held at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area in Blue Springs, Mo.
Congratulations to the Missouri FFA Forestry Team from Anderson for their strong showing!
This was the last year, for the time being, that the National (FFA) Convention and its associated contests, will be held in Kansas City. The state and regional contests which precede the national contest, will continue in Missouri, the same as they have in the past.